Fishing in Manatee Road, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Manatee Road, Florida?

Anglers in Manatee Road , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Suwannee River , Waccasassa River , Long Pond , Waccasassa River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Manatee Road?

Most commonly caught species around Manatee Road , FL : Red drum - 707 reported catches Largemouth bass - 636 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 397 reported catches Black drum - 368 reported catches Sheepshead - 195 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Manatee Road fishing reports?

The latest Manatee Road , FL fishing reports are: @tammieread reported a nice Blacktip shark at Levy County Coast . @alwaysreelin_386 reported a nice Cobia at Dixie County Coast . @madduxgay reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Cedar Key . @trentonnix reported a nice Atlantic stingray at Dock Street Pier . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Manatee Road?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Manatee Road

Latest Manatee Road fishing reports

Horseshoe Beach

length · weight

Blacktip shark

Levy County Coast

length · weight

Cobia

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Cedar Key

length · weight

Atlantic stingray

Dock Street Pier

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Cedar Key

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Cedar Key

length · weight

Sand seatrout

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

length · weight

Black drum

29 in · 11 lb

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Fishing regulations in Manatee Road

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of June 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Vessel limit

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

29°30′52.2″N 82°55′9.1″W

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FAQ about Manatee Road fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Manatee Road, Florida?

Anglers in Manatee Road, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Suwannee River, Waccasassa River, Long Pond, and Waccasassa River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Manatee Road?

Most commonly caught species around Manatee Road, FL:

Red drum - 707 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 636 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 397 reported catches
Black drum - 368 reported catches
Sheepshead - 195 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Manatee Road fishing reports?

The latest Manatee Road, FL fishing reports are:

@tammieread reported a nice Blacktip shark at Levy County Coast.
@alwaysreelin_386 reported a nice Cobia at Dixie County Coast.
@madduxgay reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Cedar Key.
@trentonnix reported a nice Atlantic stingray at Dock Street Pier.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Manatee Road?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Manatee Road, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: